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Hillary

Drama, History · 2016

Last aired: S1 E6, Heartbreak · 2016-09-25

The epic story of Sir Edmund Hillary. Over six one-hour episodes, the series explores the life of the legendary mountaineer, from his lonely childhood, to the man he became - Hillary the climber - a man that conquered Mt Everest, a man loved by a nation.

Cast

Andrew Munro Sir Edmund Hillary

Dean O'Gorman George Lowe

Amy Usherwood Louise Hillary

Joel Tobeck Bunny Fuchs

Season 1

E1 Standing Tall 2016-08-21 · 60 min The epic story of Sir Edmund Hillary.

E2 Louise 2016-08-28 · 60 min Ed and his best friend George climb together in the Himalayas, after which Ed is offered the chance to climb Everest.

E3 Everest 2016-09-04 · 60 min It's time for the attempt on Everest.

E4 Home 2016-09-11 · 60 min Ed arrives home to worldwide fame. He marries Louise and returns to beekeeping. When he is offered the chance to join an Antarctica expedition, he must choose between a new adventure and staying behind with his growing family.

E5 Race to the Pole 2016-09-18 · 60 min Ed is stuck in Antarctica for months on end, missing home and staving off boredom. As Ed's supply bases get closer to the South Pole, he decides he wants to make it there himself.

E6 Heartbreak 2016-09-25 · 60 min After suffering a medical emergency, Ed devotes himself to building schools and hospitals in Nepal. He faces his biggest struggle after a horrible plane crash.

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